For further

 

details, see:

Before you start

 

Check system prerequisites. (Always connect to a wide, Ultra SCSI-2 Low Voltage Differential (LVD)

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or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus.) Visit the HP Surestore DLT1 web page: //www.hp.com/

 

support/dlt1. For example, you can use HP Library & Tape Tools to help you install your drive.

 

Step 1: Check the drive’s SCSI ID

 

Check the tape drive’s SCSI ID. If necessary, change it from the default of 5 by resetting the jumpers

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on the back of the drive.

 

Step 2: Prepare the mounting bay

 

Switch off the computer and attached devices, remove all power cables, and remove the

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computer’s outer casing. Remove the blanking plate(s) from a spare, full-height 5-¼ inch bay.

 

Step 3: Attach mounting hardware

 

If your computer requires special rails to install the tape drive, mount them on the drive now. In the

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box, you will find a mounting tray for HP NetServer L-series.

 

Step 4: Install the drive

 

Install the drive. To make it easier to fit the cables, do not secure the drive with screws yet.

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Step 5: Attach power and SCSI cables

 

Attach a spare power cable from the computer’s internal power supply. Attach a SCSI cable to the

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drive and to the computer’s SCSI host adapter (which should be LVD or SE).

 

Step 6: Secure the drive

 

Secure the drive into place with screws. Replace the computer’s outer casing.

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Your tape drive

 

Find out what the LEDs on your tape drive indicate and make sure you are using the correct type

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of cartridge.

 

Use the correct media

 

Find out how to use and care for DLTtape IV cartridges and how to use DLT1 cleaning cartridges.

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Operating the tape drive

 

Power on the system and check the tape drive is operational. Carry out a trial backup and restore.

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HP Library & Tape Tools

 

Find out more about the free diagnostic and troubleshooting tool supplied with your tape drive.

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Register your tape drive

 

Register your tape drive to ensure you receive up-to-date information about HP’s products, services

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and support.

 

Troubleshooting

 

If you experience problems during installation, check this section first. For more detailed

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troubleshooting information visit the web site: //www.hp.com/support/dlt1.

 

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